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CPM Resource Management & Team Leadership Flashcards

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  1. On a CPM project, the project manager identifies that a key resource is being allocated to tasks on the critical path and non-critical tasks simultaneously. The BEST first response is to:

    Answer: Use resource smoothing to reallocate the resource while protecting the critical path

    Resource smoothing adjusts activities within float to reduce resource peaks while keeping the project end date intact — protecting the critical path.

  2. A CPM project manager needs to build a high-performing team. According to Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, which factor is a TRUE motivator?

    Answer: Achievement and recognition

    Herzberg classified achievement, recognition, responsibility, and growth as motivators — intrinsic factors that drive satisfaction and performance.

  3. During project execution, a team member consistently misses deadlines. Using a CPM leadership approach, the project manager should FIRST:

    Answer: Have a one-on-one conversation to identify root causes and provide support

    Effective project managers first seek to understand performance issues through direct dialogue before escalating to corrective or punitive measures.

  4. What is the purpose of a responsibility assignment matrix (RAM) in CPM resource management?

    Answer: To map project work packages to team members and clarify roles

    A RAM (such as a RACI chart) cross-references work packages with team members to define and communicate responsibility for every deliverable.

  5. A CPM project manager is managing a virtual team spread across multiple time zones. Which communication approach is MOST effective for ensuring alignment?

    Answer: Establish overlapping core hours and use asynchronous documentation for non-urgent updates

    Overlapping core hours for synchronous decision-making combined with thorough async documentation balances real-time collaboration with time zone flexibility.

  6. Which CPM resource management tool shows team member availability and workload over time to assist with resource allocation planning?

    Answer: Resource histogram

    A resource histogram is a bar chart displaying the quantity of resources allocated over time, making overallocation and underutilization immediately visible.